Packaging Project Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Packaging Project Manager for a food manufacturing client. They will be responsible for managing and leading projects within multiple manufacturing plants.

This role will require 50% travel to multiple plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project scopes, drawings, budgets, schedules, and timelines to support project planning and execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and services.
• Manage multiple capital and operational projects from conception through completion.
• Monitor project costs and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Coordinate project meetings, document key decisions, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Drive effective project execution by managing schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to ensure project success.
• Participate in equipment testing and acceptance activities to verify performance and requirements are met.
• Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure plans and budgets.
• Prepare project reports and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Travel and occasional off-hours work may be required based on project demands.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
• 5 years experience working on capital projects
• Food industry experience required
• 3 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience required
• Microsoft Office skills required including advanced Excel skills
• AutoCAD knowledge required